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Joe Burrow Reveals LSU's Stance on No. 9 Jersey Amid Jayden Daniels, DJ Pickett Uniform Drama
Bleacher Report • • general
Key Points:
- Joe Burrow revealed that LSU officials told him his No. 9 jersey would not be used again, though he acknowledged the possibility could change over time.
- DJ Pickett is switching to jersey No. 5 for his sophomore season at LSU, a number previously worn by Jayden Daniels, who has not had the jersey used since leaving the team.
- Daniels' camp sent a cease-and-desist letter to LSU preventing the use of his name, image, and likeness, citing unresolved issues with the school.
- LSU's jersey retirement policy allows current players to wear numbers previously associated with legends unless the head coach decides otherwise; only five numbers retired before 2007 remain permanently out of circulation.
- Burrow's No. 9 jersey is unofficially retired due to his Heisman win and leading LSU to a historic 15-0 season in 2019, setting an FBS record for points scored.
